Isaiah 51 - 55

Who Has Believed Our Report?

Isaiah prophecies the crucifixion of Jesus in chapter 53 with startling accuracy.  "There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance" (v.2) because Jesus appeared to be just a common man, dressed in common clothing, associating with everyday people.  He was not the regal Messiah coming down to Earth with a blast of trumpets accompanied by the heavenly host to smite the Romans and install the Jewish priesthood as the leaders.  No, He was just a plain looking, plain dressed man.

"He was despised and rejected-a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief."  Once He began preaching the message of Love, of Grace, of Forgiveness, they hated Him. He disrupted their ways.  He challenged their greed.  He was heretical to their theology,  yet He was the Word and the Son of God.

He carried all our sorrows and weaknesses.  He bore all of our burdens. He suffered for all of us. And by His stripes are we healed.  Undeniably, the Lord Jesus Christ.